Consequent

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ˈkÉ‘n.sɪ.kwÉ™nt/

Origin

From Middle French conséquent, from Latin consequens, consequentis, present participle of consequi ("to follow"), from con- + sequi ("to follow"). Compare French conséquent.

Full definition of consequent

Adjective

1. Following as a result, inference, or natural effect.His retirement and consequent spare time enabled him to travel more.
2. Of or pertaining to consequences.

Coordinate terms

• antecedent

Related terms

• consequence
• subsequent

Noun

1. (logic) The second half of a hypothetical proposition; Q, if the form of the proposition is "If P, then Q."
2. An event which follows another.
• Sir J. DaviesThey were ill-governed, which is always a consequent of ill payment.
3. (math) The second term of a ratio, i.e. the term b in the ratio a:b, the other being the antecedent.

Holonyms

• conditional
• See

Coordinate terms

• antecedent